J. Austin Berry, MD
Lafayette
Summary
Board-certified family physician delivering comprehensive primary care in a rural health clinic. Experienced in managing acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, minor procedures, and care coordination within resource-conscious settings. Seeking part-time remote or clinic coverage to apply efficient documentation, patient-centered communication, and reliable clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Board-Certified Family Physician
Edwards Family Medicine - Rural Health Clinic
Jennings
08.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive family medicine care in a rural health clinic serving a community-based patient population, using electronic health records and evidence-based protocols to ensure continuity of care, which results in consistent patient follow-up and high satisfaction
- Evaluate and treat patients of all ages for acute and chronic health conditions, employing nursing assessment techniques and analytical skills to create individualized care plans, which improve symptom management and reduce unnecessary referrals
- Manage preventive care, chronic disease follow-up, medication management, procedures, and care coordination, adhering to regulatory-compliance standards and using care-coordination tools, which increase preventive screening rates and improve medication adherence
- Apply clinical judgment in a resource-conscious environment with emphasis on continuity, access, and patient education, leading to better patient understanding of treatment plans and improved adherence
Resident Physician
University of Mississippi Medical Center - Department of Family Medicine
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Completed a full-spectrum family medicine residency, rotating through inpatient and outpatient clinics, and earned board-eligible status in family medicine
- Rotated through adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, surgery, and family medicine services, gaining experience with a wide disease spectrum.
- Developed proficiency in physical exams, immunizations, joint injections, ordering and interpreting laboratory testing, chronic illness management, and preventive screenings.
- Participated in community outreach projects, conducting at-home medical visits that expanded access to care for underserved families and improved health monitoring in the community
- Contributed to residency program improvement and applicant evaluation through committee service.
Preliminary Intern
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Department of Otolaryngology
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Served as a full-time junior resident rotating between general ENT and head-and-neck cancer services, performing patient assessments and medication administration under my RN license, which helped maintain compliance with departmental protocols
- Shared clinical duties with categorical residents while caring for newborn to geriatric patients, conducting thorough assessments and medication administration, which ensured timely treatment for all age groups
- Gained proficiency in flexible laryngoscopy, skin and lymph node biopsies, microscopic ear exams, Botox injections, and skin cancer excisions and repairs, enabling accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans for ENT patients
- Supported multidisciplinary care for complex ENT and head-and-neck oncology patients by coordinating with surgeons, radiologists, and nursing staff, which streamlined care pathways and improved patient experience
Senior Recovery Coordinator, Quality Assurance Officer, and Tissue Recovery Technician
Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank
Baton Rouge
09.2013 - 05.2020
- Coordinated organ and tissue donation procedures with the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, using Excel tracking sheets and nursing assessment protocols to streamline scheduling and documentation, which reduced processing time and ensured timely recovery of eligible donations
- Communicated with families of potential donors to collect clinical histories and obtain consent, applying compassionate counseling techniques and documenting information in the electronic health record, which facilitated donor eligibility verification and accelerated the recovery workflow
- Surgically excised human corneal tissue using microsurgical instruments and an operating microscope, following ACLS-compliant patient safety protocols, enabling staff physicians to perform transplants and increasing the number of viable corneas available for surgery
- Supported quality assurance processes by conducting audits of tissue recovery records in Excel, reviewing procedural compliance, and recommending corrective actions, which improved adherence to standards and reduced documentation errors
Education
Doctor of Medicine, MD - Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Shreveport, LA04-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2014
Skills
- Comprehensive family medicine care
- Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Ordering and interpretation of laboratory testing
- Preventive medicine
- Wellness visits
- Evidence-based protocols
- Care coordination tools
- Immunizations
- Age-appropriate screenings
- Rural health clinic care
- Community-based primary care
- Minor office procedures
- ENT procedural experience
- Telehealth
- Remote clinical communication
- Documentation readiness
- Acute care evaluation
- Treatment
- Efficient charting
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Inpatient family medicine experience
- Outpatient family medicine experience
- Patient-centered communication
- Community outreach
- Home-visit experience
- Clinical efficiency
- Evidence-informed decision-making
- Physician oversight
Publications
- Ortner's Syndrome: Review of literature and report on four patients with hoarseness., Clinics in Surgery, 08/10/20
- Primary facial nerve paraganglioma: case report and review of the literature., BMJ Case Reports, 12/09/20
Honors And Awards
Nathan Bernstein Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence, Awarded for academic excellence in medical school.
Service And Leadership
- Resident Interview Committee, 2022, Interviewed and evaluated medical students applying through ERAS for acceptance into the University of Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine residency program.
- Program Evaluation Committee, 05/2022, Conducted annual program evaluations and used results to guide ongoing residency program improvement.
- Co-Investigator, 06/2020 - 12/2021, Performed a comprehensive literature review of nasal septal repair techniques and outcomes using EMBASE, MEDLINE, and CINAHL.
- Co-Investigator, 06/2020 - 12/2021, Performed a retrospective chart review of 400 patients treated for head and neck malignancies.
- Student Researcher, 06/2020, Submitted a case presentation discussed at a small group session at the 2020 American Academy of Otolaryngology Conference.
- Student Researcher, 01/2019 - 07/2019, Conducted six months of basic science research using live animal specimens. Studied the role of FGFR-2 signaling in UVB-induced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and its underlying mechanism.
- Member, American Academy of Family Physicians, 07/2021 - Present
- Member, American Medical Association, 07/2016 - Present
- Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 04/2019 - 06/2021
Timeline
Board-Certified Family Physician
Edwards Family Medicine - Rural Health Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Resident Physician
University of Mississippi Medical Center - Department of Family Medicine
07.2021 - 06.2024
Preliminary Intern
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Department of Otolaryngology
07.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Recovery Coordinator, Quality Assurance Officer, and Tissue Recovery Technician
Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank
09.2013 - 05.2020
Doctor of Medicine, MD - Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University